Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Dodge Dakota - part 1

The roads were slick and I was traveling slow came over the crest of a small hill over bypass and headed down hill braking slowly I could tell it felt like I wasn't slowing down like I expected as I approached a vehicle ahead of me stopped at the traffic light,so I pumped the brakes twice and the engine roared and my truck raced forward and crashed into the vehicle ahead of me. The other driver was very angry and wouldn't believe me when I tried to explain what happened. He would not exchange information with me. My foot did not slip. I can't even get my truck to surge forward like that if I hit the gas hard.

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Driving on freeway and and vehicle goes in to 4lo by itself. When vehicle is parked and turned off you can hear 4wd engaging by itself.

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While driving at different speeds over 30 and usually temps below 50, the engine light will come on and will immediately lose throttle. "dead pedal" sometimes the throttle will surge then drop off other times when slowing the trans (automatic) will start to chatter as if a manual,. I use a store purchased obd computer to reset. Get codes 2121, 2123 sometimes 0700. This sometimes takes 2-3 times to reset. Very unsafe and dangerous. This has been happening for years, numerous times, usually in winter at highway speeds. Sometimes at intersection while accelerating. Have been looking for solution for years!! see many others on net with same problem. Why isn't this fixed by Dodge and or cummins. Again very unsafe!!.

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Trans shift solenoid control pack code popped up and does not shift smoothly at all.

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The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. While driving 45 to 70 mph, there was an abnormal noise. The accelerator pedal was applied, but did not respond. The contact had to apply force to the accelerator pedal. The vehicle randomly shifted from 2 to 4 wheel drive without warning. The vehicle was diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.

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Tl- takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that the four wheel drive function was activating and deactivating with no warning while the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle was taken to two different independent mechanics were not able to replicate and diagnose the failure. The vehicle was to be taken to a dealer to inspect and diagnose the failure. The contact was also included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) and was waiting for the dealer to schedule the repair. They indicated that they would schedule an appointment when the part was available and did not follow up for weeks so the contact was unable to determine when the recall repair would be completed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000. Parts distribution disconnect. Dyd.

The 4wd acuator engages constantly when the truck is not running. It seems to happen mostly when I unlock the doors and open them.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Dodge Dakota quad cab 4x4. The contact stated that while driving about 5 mph, the gear shifted to neutral without any warning indicator. The contact coasted the vehicle to side of the road. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnoses due to cost. The failure recurred and the contact unplugged servo motor. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 159,000. Fe.

Vehicle switched into 4wd by itself at high speeds occasionally. When the 4wd is engaged on dry pavement handling is reduced.

I took my vehicle to my mechanic because my dash light stopped working. He said that there was a recall for the instrument panel and the recall should cover 2006 models. When we run the VIN number it does not show for my vehicle but there was a recall for all other 2006 Dodge durango because it is a fire risk. Can you please see if there is any way that my vehicle just got missed.

We were driving down hwy I-5 in seattle washington. My husbands knee bumped the key in the ignition and the vehicle turned off. This happened 3 times since we have had the vehicle. We have only had the vehicle for year.

Tl-the contact owns 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and while the vehicle was turned off, the vehicle would shift into different gears without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Sg.

Veh rpm started to go up on its own . I stopped vehicle put transmission in neutral and engine would rev up from 1400 rpm to 2400 rpm every 2 seconds I turned veh off and restarted and engine stayed at 2400 rpm and would not come down to a normal idle speed. Was able to drive veh home. This has happened four separate times with same results.

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I already change the 2 front wheel hub this year n my problem is the rear differential,there is a knock coming when I engage it to drive or reverse. It seem the spindle gear is loose.

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The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was a rapid increase in engine rpms. The contact shut the vehicle off but the failure continued when he restarted the engine. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 130,000.

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The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Dakota. The contact was driving 65 mph when the vehicle decelerated to 30 mph. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 30,731.

Rear door wiring failure causing the wires to short out the instrument cluster, speedometer, door locks, power windows, doom lighting. The wiring failure is due to a poor design and poor quality of materials used on both sides of the read doors wiring system between the b pillar connector and the door. This can be identified by removing the black rubber booth.

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Acceleration would occur when in park position. It would also occur at traffic lights, without pressing the gas. This lead to the Cadillac converter to malfunction and fail, next the water pump went out, the O2 sensor, and various belts. My truck is a 2001 Dodge Dakota with only 78,000 miles, the repairs will reach 2000. 00 I have had the vehicle looked at and was told that a vehicle with these low miles should not occur. The Cadillac converter is a CA emissions one, which is expensive. This should had never happened, my truck is driven 10 miles a day.

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While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer noticed that while the vehicle was running the rmps accelerated the speed. Then, vehicle stalled. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the problem could not be duplicated. Consumer informed the mechanic this problem occurred more than once, and had not been resolved.

Many Dodge vehicle models experience failure of illumination for instrument clusters. This creates an unsafe condition for the driver since information presented at the instrument cluster, cannot be determined during night time driving conditions. Dodge makes no provision to customers for replacement or repair parts and does not provide any documentation through Dodge dealers on how to address this issue. It was determined that Dodge does not offer replacement instrument clusters to address this issue.

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When going slow this vehicle will at times shut off which causes you to loose the brakes and steering. The first time this occurred I was on a 360 degree turn exit ramp and was able to pop the clutch and get it going again. That time the dealership replaced the differental. It has happened again repeatedly causing me to almost run through a bar one time with my son in the truck. The next time I took it to the dealer they told me it was a problem with the computor and that Dodge was workeing to develop a program to solve the problem. 8 months later they have just come out with the program and I was just in an accident due to the truck shutting off and my not being able to control it and having no brakes or steering. It is in the shop today hopefully being fixed yet again.

While driving about 65mph on the highway no indication or warning, of a problem. The transmission shut down cause is undetermined at this time. Please fill in additional information on this situation. The manufacturer is aware of the problem.

While driving vehicle accelerated forward suddenly and unexpectedly. Dealer has been notified. Please provide additional information.

When starting vehicle and engaging drive or reverse, engine races and vehicel jumps forward (or reverse) several yards, even with parking brake applied and footbrake applied.

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At approximately 7000 miles I started experiencing an engine rpm surge after putting the vehicle in gear after a cold start. Engine rpm would instantly rise to 1400 - 1500 rpm without any throttle input causing the truck to lunge forward or backward depending on the gear it was in. I reported the problem to the service department and was originally told that nothing could be done since the problem could not be duplicated once the engine had been started and had went through this cycle. I finally got a service advisor to listen after living with this problem for approximately 9 months. At that time, the idle air control motor was changed which corrected the problem. After approximately 6000 - 9000 miles, the problem re-occurred. The dealer again changed the idle control motor which did not correct the problem. Fuel injector cleaner was then ran through the vehicle and the spark plugs were changed which corrected the problem for approximately one week. Any time I start this vehicle after it has set over night with temperatures under 60 degrees the engine starts and idles down to normal idle of approximately 600 -700 rpm. When I put the truck in gear, the idle rpm drops to approximately 400 and will then surge to 1200 - 1400 before idling back down to normal. I am still working with the dealer to get this resolved however am making little progress since they have so far not been able to work with the vehicle long enough to duplicate the problem themselves. The problem occurs for me every day I start the vehicle and the weather is cool. On hot days, it is fine. I am still working with the dealer and will be meeting with them on 8/21/2001. I would like to know if this is a known problem with this vehicle.

Vehicle will accelerate without warning. While in neutral or clutch depressed will rev up to 3800 rpm's without warning. Vehickle has been in a Chrysler repair shop 6 times for same problem. Problem has returned each time. I fear that this vehicle has a design flaw.

Vehicle vibrates and trembles without prior warning when accelerating. Dealership is aware of problem.

Truck will quit running at idle because of sensor failure. Yh.

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While driving between 50-60 mph and accelerating , going up hill, all service lights will come on, and for about 20 seconds all brake/hazard/directional headlights etc. , will become inoperative. But engine will still run. Dealer cannot determine cause of defect.

This problem has to deal with a rough/low idle and off idle hesitation which sometimes results in engine stalling in traffic or when crossing highways. The in gear warm idle is at a very rough 500-600rpm. When the air conditioner is turned on the idle jumps up to a fairly smooth 700 rpm, and the truck runs fine. This vehicle has had all current updates and recalls performed. The dealer has cleaned the throttle body and iac motor under warranty, but the problem persists. The problem is less evident in cold weather or when the engine is cold. The vehicle has stalled twice; once at a traffic light and once when crossing the highway. The rough idle is always present (sometimes worse than others), but the stalling is very intermitent. I am affraid that this will at some point cause a serious accident.

The throttle sensor failed to return to normal when it was released.

Once vehicle accelerated from a stopped position it back fired. Consumer had to push the gas pedal to the floorboard, and the speed only reached 2-5 mph.

Intermittently when driving motor will speed up and then come back down. Dealer has inspected vehicle and could not duplicate the problem. Consumer states dealer installed a throttle positioning sensor.

Speed control can not be disengage manually at the steering column, must depress brake to disengage.

When car is on the engine revs up and if it is in drive it accelerates. Dealer is still waiting for parts.

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